Jim EagarThe Danger of “Follow Your Passion” Advice: A Realistic Approach to Creative Fulfillment at WorkMany people today believe their job ought to meet all their needs for creative fulfillment. I think that’s an unrealistic expectation for a…1d ago1d ago
Jim EagarFrom Planning to Doing: A Step-By-Step Guide to Implementing Quarterly Action ItemsI do a quarterly review and planning session each quarter. I thoroughly review the prior quarter and plan for the next near the beginning…Jul 9Jul 9
Jim Eagar2000-Year-Old Advice on Staying Focused in a Distracted WorldEach generation thinks of itself as superior to all that came before. More modern, more sophisticated, more knowledgeable, and dealing with…Jul 2Jul 2
Jim EagarA Key to Productivity: Adapting Your Work Schedule to Your Mental State and EnergyAll time blocks are not the same. As our quote today says, “One unit of time is very different from another unit of time…all hours are not…Jun 25Jun 25
Jim EagarFinding Your Voice: How to “Be Yourself” as a WriterThe advice to “be yourself” is typically applied to many different life areas.Jun 18Jun 18
Jim EagarHow to Overcome Procrastination — Original Mac GuyAll of us procrastinate at some time.Jun 4Jun 4
Jim EagarApps for Dictation — Comparing Whisper Memos with Cleft NotesI’m Using Whisper Memos in my WorkflowsMay 28May 28
Jim EagarMy Goal for the Summer: Lots of Hiking and One Blog Post a Week — Original Mac GuyThose of you who follow my blog know I’ve been publishing two blog posts each week, Tuesday and Friday, for the past several months.May 24May 24
Jim EagarFour Ways Procrastination Can Benefit Your Creative WorkProcrastination is typically seen as a negative in productivity circles. There are plenty of books and articles about how to overcome…May 21May 21